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This rule sets up a standard list of fines for common misdemeanor and infraction charges in Utah's district and justice courts. It works like a price list that judges and court clerks use to figure out the fine amount for a specific charge. The list gets updated every year after the state legislature meets, since lawmakers sometimes change penalties or add new offenses.
If you get a ticket or citation in Utah, this schedule is likely what determines your fine amount. The state also keeps a bigger master list, called the Shared Master Offense Table, which includes not just state charges but also county and city offenses. This helps make sure fines are handled the same way across different courts in Utah, whether you're dealing with a state charge or a local one.
For anyone facing a misdemeanor or infraction charge, this schedule is a useful tool to check what fine you might expect. However, judges may still have some ability to adjust fines based on the details of a case, so the listed amount is a starting point rather than always the final word.
